American Legion
American Legion applauds House passage of Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Act
WASHINGTON — The American Legion is applauding the House passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Act, which will improve the quality of health care for our nation's veterans.
‘I answered the phone’
Unusual as I often do not answer calls from private or unknown people. I wait to see if they leave me a message. This time I answered the phone — and I’m so glad I did!
1st District Commander’s November 2024 Report
As I am sitting here thinking about what to say in my November article, all that comes to mind is that the holidays are coming, and we have some members who are not with family. We should help each and every one in the 1st District feel like they are with family, for that is what made us who we are — our military family, then our veteran family.
3rd District Commander’s November 2024 Report
The summer is over, and the membership races are hot and heavy. The 2nd District was in first place at the Fall Conference, and the 3rd District was in fifth place. However, it is early and we have a few months to go. The percentages are very close. We hope to catch up.
6th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
As I write this, it looks like we are finally turning the page heading into fall. The leaves have turned and cleanup has begun. It seems like every time we get the leaves picked up, we get another windy day, and they all come back.
9th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
Hello, Roaring 9th District American Legion Family!
10th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
It’s been a busy American Legion year so far, but I’m having a lot of fun, and I hope you are too!
Peggy Moon endorsed for alternate NECman
Peggy Moon has been endorsed for alternate NECman by Kriesel-Jacobsen Post 560 in Zimmerman and the 6th District of Minnesota for the years 2025-2027.
News and notes from the Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — At the DEC meeting, candidates had the opportunity to announce. The 2025 candidates so far are:
Commander: Congratulations on the anthrax resolution
I am hoping that everyone who attended the Fall Conference had the opportunity to attend the classes and presentations offered. I especially want to thank Adjutant Mike Maxa and the Training Committee for setting this up and the presenters for their time and knowledge.
Pearl Harbor Rally looking like a lot of fun
SPICER — The Pearl Harbor Rally will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at Spicer Post 545 and will be hosted by the American Legion Riders for all members of the American Legion Family.
Lawyer: ‘The system can do a better job with our veterans’
ST. CLOUD — Brock Hunter, a Minneapolis-based criminal defense lawyer and Army veteran, is the co-founder of the Veterans Defense Project. The Minnesota American Legion and the VDP were partners in the 2021 passage of the Veterans Restorative Justice Act in Minnesota.